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Contents
1 Legal Information.........................................................................................................6
2 About this Document..................................................................................................8
2.1
Objective and Target Group..............................................................................8
2.2 Other Applicable Documents............................................................................8
2.3 Explanation of Symbols.................................................................................... 8
2.3.1
Typographic Conventions................................................................. 9
2.3.2 Symbols Used.................................................................................... 9
2.4 Figures................................................................................................................9
2.5 Downloading Manuals.................................................................................... 10
3 Safety.......................................................................................................................... 11
3.1
Intended Use.................................................................................................... 11
3.2 General Safety Instructions.............................................................................11
3.3 Organizational Measures.................................................................................11
3.3.1
User Manual..................................................................................... 11
3.3.2 General Personnel Qualification..................................................... 11
4 Product Description................................................................................................... 12
4.1
Front Panel....................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Type Plate......................................................................................................... 14
4.3 Scope of Delivery.............................................................................................14
4.4 Accessories...................................................................................................... 15
4.5 Communication Interfaces..............................................................................15
4.5.1
Controlling PI Systems.................................................................... 15
4.5.2 E-871.1A1N Interfaces......................................................................16
4.6 Software Overview.......................................................................................... 17
4.7 Positioner Database.........................................................................................19
4.8 ID Chip Detection.............................................................................................20
4.9 Functional Principles of the E-871.1A1N........................................................ 20
4.9.1
Block Diagram.................................................................................. 20
4.9.2 Important Firmware Components.................................................. 21
4.9.3 Commandable Items....................................................................... 23
4.9.4 Operating Modes............................................................................. 26
4.9.5 Physical Units...................................................................................31
4.9.6 Triggering Motion............................................................................ 32
4.9.7 Servo Algorithm and Other Control Value Corrections................ 35
4.9.8 On-Target State................................................................................ 36
4.9.9 Reference Point Switch Detection...................................................37
4.9.10 Limit Switch Detection.....................................................................38
4.9.11 Travel Range and Soft Limits.......................................................... 38
4.9.12 Reference Point Definition...............................................................40
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